3d character creation_wk1

Week_1 Examining the information given from a pose

 

Welcome Character Animators!

Welcome to 3D Character Animation. In this module you will learn the essential skills required for conceiving and creating your very own character.
It’s important to remember during this module that you are marked quite heavily on the preparation and the development of your character, so please be pro-active during this stage.

Very Useful ref:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_basic_principles_of_animation#The_12_principles

http://theanimatorssurvivalkit.com/

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=character+animation+software&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gws_rd=cr&ei=b8P3UqCbFq6u7AalzIDgBQ#

The above page gives a very useful set of different poses. A pose tells you something about the character.

 Think of key words for the pose or its emotion
defensive
submissive
pushing
pulling
saluting
jumping
running
crawl
creep
climbing
reaching
lying
sitting
compassion, disgust, fear, pride, courage, sorrow, wonder, happiness.

http://charanimbg.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/examples-of-character-design/  The excellent example below is take from the address shown. Check it out for many marvelous suggestions.

 Also there check out the page about Anticipation. Just as with the bouncing ball there is a before and after for each pose or position.
-down before up
-back before forward
-up before down
-forward before backward

Communication Basics – Body Language

Examine the video below for real life examples of body language

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZwiNFcghrks

Character Animation Examples

Also check out the excellent showreel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KF_QK_TRb4A